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he was unsure president obama could increase transparency saying some steps that will make americaens more comfortable will -- americans more comfortable will make them less safe. >>> president obama played golf this morning on martha's vineyard. the president and his family are staying on martha's vineyard till august 18. he will have no public appearances but receives daily briefing. >>> u.s. attorney general eric holder ilappear in san francisco tomorrow -- will aspear in san francisco tomorrow at the -- will aspear in san francisco tomorrow -- will appear in san francisco tomorrow morning at the american bar association. former secretary of state hillary clinton is expected to appear at the same meet -- same meeting tomorrow. >>> boat owners have a few days left to remove their boats because of low water levels. boats are usually pulled between october and december 1 when water is released for flood control but this year a lack of rain and snow melt conspired to move the date up. >> today was the day when people were supposed to be out by. we have a few extra days. if you are plan
he was unsure president obama could increase transparency saying some steps that will make americaens more comfortable will -- americans more comfortable will make them less safe. >>> president obama played golf this morning on martha's vineyard. the president and his family are staying on martha's vineyard till august 18. he will have no public appearances but receives daily briefing. >>> u.s. attorney general eric holder ilappear in san francisco tomorrow -- will aspear in...
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president obama said today he will nominate the 73-year-old as irs commissioner. he over hauled freddy >> reporter: police had their eyes on a suspect and they are confirming that he is their suspect. >> hundreds of interviews that led us to believe that he is the responsible. we have had contact with the suspect. >> reporter: what changed? he was arrested for shooting a woman to death in 2001. this is the area where the body was found a few hundred feet from the family home. it looked different then. these are photos. you can see train tracks which are now gone. in. >> took 30 years for them to say he is the suspect. that tells you something. >> reporter: she was her best friend. she helped raise awareness about her case and about her case. >> i felt that i needed to remind him none of us forgot what he did and one day he will have to pay. >> reporter: police don't have enough evidence to arrest him. everyone involved is hoping since he is now in jail people will no longer be scared to come forward. john sasaki, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> police are looking for thr
president obama said today he will nominate the 73-year-old as irs commissioner. he over hauled freddy >> reporter: police had their eyes on a suspect and they are confirming that he is their suspect. >> hundreds of interviews that led us to believe that he is the responsible. we have had contact with the suspect. >> reporter: what changed? he was arrested for shooting a woman to death in 2001. this is the area where the body was found a few hundred feet from the family home....
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. >> reporter: president obama is supposed to attend a summit in russia next month. >> i don't have a scheduling announcement for you today. but obviously, this is not a positive development. >> reporter: the program purportedly revealed by snowden deals with nsa monitoring of internet and phone traffic. wednesday the guardian newspaper published more classified information on another initiative called xkeyscore which the report said gives the government a vast ability to see a person's internet history. so what do americans think about snowden's actions? according to a poll conducted by abc news and the "washington post," 53% of those surveyed in july support him being charged for disclosing surveillance info up 10 points from the month before. in washington, i'm karin caifa. >> these photos show him leaving the moscow airport after being stuck inside for more than a month. his whereabouts are secret. >>> the germans want justin bieber to pay up for leaving his monkey in munich. the pop star didn't have the right paperwork to bring his pet named mali into the country when he came for
. >> reporter: president obama is supposed to attend a summit in russia next month. >> i don't have a scheduling announcement for you today. but obviously, this is not a positive development. >> reporter: the program purportedly revealed by snowden deals with nsa monitoring of internet and phone traffic. wednesday the guardian newspaper published more classified information on another initiative called xkeyscore which the report said gives the government a vast ability to see...
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. >>> a limited narrow strike, that's what president obama said today, he is considering against syria. that came as the president and secretary of state laid out the administration's case that syria used chemical weapons against its own people. they say the price of not doing anything is too high. >> we cannot accept a world where women and children and innocent civilians are gassed on a terrible scale. >> reporter: the u.s. says the evidence is as clear as it is compelling. an intelligence report released by the administration today shows weapons personnel were on the ground making preparations. the regime elements were told to prepare for an attack with gas mask. and rockets launched at the time of the attack came from government-controlled areas. 1400 people killed including 420 children. >> the american intelligence community has high confidence, high confidence. this is common sense. this is evidence. these are facts. >> reporter: all eyes are now on president obama. >> i have not made a final decision about various actions that might be taken. >> reporter: a key question -- will
. >>> a limited narrow strike, that's what president obama said today, he is considering against syria. that came as the president and secretary of state laid out the administration's case that syria used chemical weapons against its own people. they say the price of not doing anything is too high. >> we cannot accept a world where women and children and innocent civilians are gassed on a terrible scale. >> reporter: the u.s. says the evidence is as clear as it is...
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so far more than 100,000 people were believe to have died during syria's civil war. >>> president obama admitted friday that the time frame is growing shorter and today secretary of defense says that the obama administration is still weighing what to do. >> all those as cessments are being made. they will be driven by, as i said yesterday and i think the president has made the case, facts. what our intelligent assessment produces. law, legal issues. international support. >> members of the international community, including britain, france and the pope called to an end of the attacks. israel prime minister described syria as iran's testing ground to see if the world will react. >>> the latest reported leak accuses the national security agency of spying on americans. today published quotes from the document that say the nsa decoded the internal video system at the un. says the decrypting allowed the usa to see hundreds of confidential conversations. >>> on the internet is up for debate. the legislation would outlaw the posting of exnude lovers as revenge. the state senate already passed
so far more than 100,000 people were believe to have died during syria's civil war. >>> president obama admitted friday that the time frame is growing shorter and today secretary of defense says that the obama administration is still weighing what to do. >> all those as cessments are being made. they will be driven by, as i said yesterday and i think the president has made the case, facts. what our intelligent assessment produces. law, legal issues. international support....
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. >> >> president obama took some time of to celebrate his 52nd birthday. this is video of him coming from camp david. he began with a round of golf. golfing buddies included friends from hawaii and chicago along with state aids. >> >> someone bought a powerball ticket in the south bay matching five out of the six numbers for a million dollar jackpot. the winner just got 180 days to claim the prize. the south bay ticket matched the numbers 24, 36, 21, 46, and 42, missing only the powerball number of 15. no one hit all six numbers. so wednesday's jackpot is estimated at $400. >> >> less than seven hours until the bart strike deadline. we'll have an update. >> >> if there is a strike, hundreds of thousands of commuters will have to find a new way to get to work tomorrow. all of the information you need to know. >> >> an early morning house fire in oakland jumps to a neighboring home. how the people outside got out and the dangerous conditions firefighters faced. . >>> developing news and down to the wire bart contract talks, christian has been monitoring the
. >> >> president obama took some time of to celebrate his 52nd birthday. this is video of him coming from camp david. he began with a round of golf. golfing buddies included friends from hawaii and chicago along with state aids. >> >> someone bought a powerball ticket in the south bay matching five out of the six numbers for a million dollar jackpot. the winner just got 180 days to claim the prize. the south bay ticket matched the numbers 24, 36, 21, 46, and 42, missing...
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. >>> president obama has spoken to governor brown about the response to the rim fire. the president called him yesterday and the white house gave an overview of the call, saying the president expressed his gratitude for the brave men and women working tirelessly to combat this fire. and the president provided his equipment to needed resources to support the ongoing state and local response. san francisco water authorities are filling water reserves as the fire goes closer to the hetch hetchy reservoir. officials say they currently have a reserve water supply that will last for the next several months. >>> san jose's family camp at yosemite is ending the season more than a month early because of the wildfire. also currently, no running water at the camp. more than 100 people were evacuated from that city run camp last monday. it was originally ended to schedule its season in the beginning of october. coming up, we'll talk with families who have made coming to the sight a yearly tradition, and they will us how they plan to honor that fire ravaged campsite. >>> today is t
. >>> president obama has spoken to governor brown about the response to the rim fire. the president called him yesterday and the white house gave an overview of the call, saying the president expressed his gratitude for the brave men and women working tirelessly to combat this fire. and the president provided his equipment to needed resources to support the ongoing state and local response. san francisco water authorities are filling water reserves as the fire goes closer to the hetch...
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legislation is headed to president obama for his signature. payments would be less expensive under the bill. >>> this fall california state university students will be able to take online classes from any campus. the plan offers 30 courses. they will be limited to one course per term that is offered by another campus. >>> our weather now. our chief meteorologist bill martin is here. more of the same today. >> more of the same. on the cool side. fog everywhere. change comes tomorrow and it gets cooler. tomorrow, thursday should be the coolest day of the week. there is something going on here. fog cleared away. plenty of clouds and now we are getting a break. the fog has been mixed out. the inversion gets deep the fog just goes away. you are seeing sunshine at the beaches right now which is nice but the fog comes back tonight. you will look at temperatures tomorrow closer than what we saw today. in fairfield 80. 77 livermore. around the bay low 70s. tomorrow temperatures coming down. the fog pushes back inland. fog and drizzle into the evening h
legislation is headed to president obama for his signature. payments would be less expensive under the bill. >>> this fall california state university students will be able to take online classes from any campus. the plan offers 30 courses. they will be limited to one course per term that is offered by another campus. >>> our weather now. our chief meteorologist bill martin is here. more of the same today. >> more of the same. on the cool side. fog everywhere. change...
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and then the senator threw a press conference to where she counted obama care, performing the rhetorical surgery on those that seek to appeal it. >> just this past friday, republicans in the house voted for the 40th time to dismantle the law. and in other pointless votes. >> reporter: when it comes to the obama care, a lot is riding on california. heavily invested in making sure that the new exchange will be covering california and showing them how it works. beginning on october 21, individuals and the small businesses can shop on the exchange for a policy. more than 2 million californians will qualify for a federal subsidy. >> families may be between $33,000 to $230,000. individuals making between $16,000 to $45,000. >> young healthy americans, will enough of them enroll in the exchange to keep the financial structure working? she thinks to think yes. >> i think that once the young people seat advantages, just as they do when they get auto insurance, they wouldn't think twice on getting behind the wheel without it. i think we're going to be okay. >> under obama care, the community healt
and then the senator threw a press conference to where she counted obama care, performing the rhetorical surgery on those that seek to appeal it. >> just this past friday, republicans in the house voted for the 40th time to dismantle the law. and in other pointless votes. >> reporter: when it comes to the obama care, a lot is riding on california. heavily invested in making sure that the new exchange will be covering california and showing them how it works. beginning on october 21,...
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president obama said by the end of next year, afghanistan will take full control of its security and america's war there will be over. >>> president obama today cancelled a face-to-face meeting in moscow with russian president putin. the white house says one factor in the decision to cancel the meeting was russia granting asylum to nsa leaker edward snowden. the president still plans to attend the summit next month. >>> the feeling was that the secretary, having continued conversations with the foreign minister, and of course defense secretary chuck hagel having continued conversations, would be the appropriate next step. >> the russian news agency quotes president putin saying that the u.s.'s decision to cancel is evidence that the u.s. is not ready to build relations with russia. >>> tonight's drawing is the third-largest jackpot in the history of the game, at $425 million. despite the long odds of winning, people in the south bay are heading to one particular convenience store to buy their tickets. >> give me $5. >> winning numbers, right here. >> reporter: sure. that's what every
president obama said by the end of next year, afghanistan will take full control of its security and america's war there will be over. >>> president obama today cancelled a face-to-face meeting in moscow with russian president putin. the white house says one factor in the decision to cancel the meeting was russia granting asylum to nsa leaker edward snowden. the president still plans to attend the summit next month. >>> the feeling was that the secretary, having continued...
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. >> president obama says syrian president bashar al-assad is responsible for a chemical attack on his own people. he promises accountability but says no decision has been made on how to respond. >> he takes the requirement to make these decisions very seriously. and he's carefully considering the circumstances before him. >> reporter: but preparations are already underway for a potential strike. u.s. military assets are in the eastern mediterranean, ready to go whenever the president gives the order. and the white house is quickly laying out its case, amid concern from congress, which wants a role in the final decision. >> let congress authorize this activity. >> i'd like to have everybody in on this. >> i definitely believe that there needs to be a vote. >> reporter: the administration is briefing high-ranking members of congress and is expected to release an unclassified intelligence report with the evidence soon. in london, the prime minister, cameron, argued for military action. >> that is enough to include that the regime is responsible and should be held accountable. >> reporter
. >> president obama says syrian president bashar al-assad is responsible for a chemical attack on his own people. he promises accountability but says no decision has been made on how to respond. >> he takes the requirement to make these decisions very seriously. and he's carefully considering the circumstances before him. >> reporter: but preparations are already underway for a potential strike. u.s. military assets are in the eastern mediterranean, ready to go whenever the...
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individuals who stood in the spot where you stand today. [ music ] >> reporter: president obama said after african american president isn't enough and we stand to learn from those who fought for equality. >> taught them that no man can take away the dignity and grace god grants us. >> reporter: 50 years ago martin luther king encouraged people to push for positive change. that message was echoed here today. reporting live in washington, ktvu channel 2 news. >> people came from all over the country for today's anniversary. among them, she had march in 1963. >> we are here to make sure our children and all the children over the united states of america understand they have a responsibility. and that responsibility ubis to help their country become -- is to help their country become a great country. >> her main concern today is the same as it was 50 years ago, equality among all races and she echoed martin luther king's speech. >> all people being able to be judged by the content of their character. >> in 1963, 253 people strong. observers say the crowd appeared much smaller today. more
individuals who stood in the spot where you stand today. [ music ] >> reporter: president obama said after african american president isn't enough and we stand to learn from those who fought for equality. >> taught them that no man can take away the dignity and grace god grants us. >> reporter: 50 years ago martin luther king encouraged people to push for positive change. that message was echoed here today. reporting live in washington, ktvu channel 2 news. >> people...
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this evening, the obama administration appears to be preparing the nation for battle. it vowed consequences for the gas attack on syrian civilians. we are going to have details on america's military options and we'll have the latest from the war zone. plus, of course, we are still on the fireline in california as yosemite continues to burn threatening the water supply in san francisco. those stories tonight on the "cbs evening news" at 5:30 right after kpix 5 news. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, the berkeley camp destroyedn the rim fire was an escape r many bay area families. hear from one camper who says it's like lg of her childhood. >>> it's totally surreal. >> new at 6:00 tonight the berkeley camp destroyed in the "rim" fire was an escape for many families from the bay area. we'll hear from one camper who say it's like losing part of her childhood. >> and graffiti in san jose getting out of control. now chp has a new strategy to catch taggers in the act. those stories and much more tonight at 6:00. >>> thank you for watching. the "cbs evening news with scott pelley" is next. t
this evening, the obama administration appears to be preparing the nation for battle. it vowed consequences for the gas attack on syrian civilians. we are going to have details on america's military options and we'll have the latest from the war zone. plus, of course, we are still on the fireline in california as yosemite continues to burn threatening the water supply in san francisco. those stories tonight on the "cbs evening news" at 5:30 right after kpix 5 news. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...
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the report comes just weeks after president obama signed a law to restore lower interest rates on student loans. >>> as california students head back to school this week there are new concerns about how well anti bullying efforts are being monitored. >> drop the bags, drop the bags. >>> a new audit released today shows that california education officials have failed to evaluate anti bullying in schools. there's no data to note whether students are actually safer now. auditors did not even check in school safety laws have been implemented. that's disturbing to moms like charlene bryant who says her son had been bullied in the past. >> we need all the help we can get to help our kids in these schools. >> reporter: the office of the state superintendent acknowledges the parents concerns. >>> a landmark in public health reported today by bay area researchers. a simple five part program that doctors say is saving thousands of lives by controlling your blood pressure. new at 5:00, john fowler joins us live with how doctors say this program could help you live longer and healthier. john. >> abso
the report comes just weeks after president obama signed a law to restore lower interest rates on student loans. >>> as california students head back to school this week there are new concerns about how well anti bullying efforts are being monitored. >> drop the bags, drop the bags. >>> a new audit released today shows that california education officials have failed to evaluate anti bullying in schools. there's no data to note whether students are actually safer now....
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. >> speakers ranging from president obama to oprah winfrey are expected to address the crowd from the lincoln memorial steps in the same spot where dr. king stood. president obama will offer husband personal reflectionest on the self-rights movement, and the challenges that demand attention that will affect the next generation. >>> new information on the breaking news in fairfield. the 7 alarm fire burning through homes, grass and trees right up against interstate 80. >>> a high school student on the eve of the first day of his senior year dies in a violent crash. as investigators work to find out what caused the tragedy, we look at what teens are doing behind the wheel. >> i everyone thinks they are invisible. >>> . >> the dirks they face and what can be -- dangers they face, and what can be done to keep them safe. >>> this special trained dog is not look for explosives. the very small problem this dog is searching for. >>> flames moving through fairfield burning homes, trees and grass sending smoke over a busy interstate 80. you can see this home here destroyed. the walls remain, bu
. >> speakers ranging from president obama to oprah winfrey are expected to address the crowd from the lincoln memorial steps in the same spot where dr. king stood. president obama will offer husband personal reflectionest on the self-rights movement, and the challenges that demand attention that will affect the next generation. >>> new information on the breaking news in fairfield. the 7 alarm fire burning through homes, grass and trees right up against interstate 80....
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president obama condemned the killings and said the u.s. is canceling joint military exercises with egypt. >> while we want to sustain our relationship with egypt, our traditional cooperation cannot continue as usual when civilians are being killed in the streets. >> reporter: france is also calling for peace and reconciliation. supporters marched in alexandria to protest a massacre. we will not accept people dying, she shouts. "muslim brotherhood" protestors torched government buildings in cairo. they are also accused of burning catholic churches and revenge attacks on them. the military says 43 government troops died in wednesday's fighting. egyptian authorities have authorized police to use deadly force to protect themselves and key state institutions. egypt is bracing for more protests after friday's prayers. alfonso van marsh, cbs news. >> now, americans have a lot at stake here. egypt is a friend to the u.s. in a hostile region and controls the suez canal a critical trade route. oil prices are going up. >>> stocks took a big hit slowi
president obama condemned the killings and said the u.s. is canceling joint military exercises with egypt. >> while we want to sustain our relationship with egypt, our traditional cooperation cannot continue as usual when civilians are being killed in the streets. >> reporter: france is also calling for peace and reconciliation. supporters marched in alexandria to protest a massacre. we will not accept people dying, she shouts. "muslim brotherhood" protestors torched...
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. >>> president obama is on his way to california right now. he made a stop in phoenix arizona earlier today and is now headed from there to southern california for a taped appearance on the tonight show with jay leno. then tomorrow he will remain in los angeles for an online social event about housing with the ceo of the real estate website zilo. after that the president will visit with troops in camp pendelton. >>> the president layed out a plan to reform the finance system. the president wants to phase out fanny may and freddie mac and let private investors take hold of the market. >>> doctors in dallas discovered a blocked artery in former president bush. he is expected to be discharged tomorrow and resume his normal schedule on thursday. mr.bush is in high spirits and thanked everyone for their well wishes. he also encouraged everyone to get a regular check up. >>> there's word out of hollywood that actor winning actor justin hoffman has undergone a successful treatment for cancer. the cancer was detected early and surgically cured. hoffma
. >>> president obama is on his way to california right now. he made a stop in phoenix arizona earlier today and is now headed from there to southern california for a taped appearance on the tonight show with jay leno. then tomorrow he will remain in los angeles for an online social event about housing with the ceo of the real estate website zilo. after that the president will visit with troops in camp pendelton. >>> the president layed out a plan to reform the finance system....
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. >>> president obama today promised changes to the government's controversial phone surveillance program. jacqueline reports from washington and how too much transparency can be dangerous. >> america is not interested in spying on ordinary people. >> reporter: president obama said he will work with congress to improve privacy protections within the national security agency's surveillance programs. part of the changes will better explain to the public how they work. changes include a new website, new oversight, more transparency, and an independent group reviewing the programs. intelligence groups will continue to assess phone records domestically and internationally. >> all of the steps are designed to ensure the american people can trust that our efforts are in line with our interests and values. >> reporter: spokesmen from republican house speaker john boehner said the president has been quiet on the controversial programs for too long. while transparency is important, he said it must not compromise the program. the priority must be saving american lives, in the saving face. the presid
. >>> president obama today promised changes to the government's controversial phone surveillance program. jacqueline reports from washington and how too much transparency can be dangerous. >> america is not interested in spying on ordinary people. >> reporter: president obama said he will work with congress to improve privacy protections within the national security agency's surveillance programs. part of the changes will better explain to the public how they work. changes...
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. >>> president obama today accused republicans of not having an economic plan. that came during the president's bus tour to college campuses, where he's campaigning to make higher education more affordable. mr. obama was reacting to a push by house republicans to cut off money for the president's health plan as part of a government funding bill. >>> 911 dispatchers in santa clara county are threatening to go on strike. now the county is trying to get a court order to keep that from happening. the dispatchers have threatened to walk off the job because they say they are understaffed and being forced to work overtime. the county has 61 dispatchers to cover 73 full-time positions. the county says it's trying to hire new dispatchers. >>> the woman hired to overhaul california's state mental hospitals reportedly is under investigation for sexual harassment. the los angeles times reports two subordinates filed complaints against kathy gaither, accusing her of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination. gaither was hired two years ago as chief deputy director of state
. >>> president obama today accused republicans of not having an economic plan. that came during the president's bus tour to college campuses, where he's campaigning to make higher education more affordable. mr. obama was reacting to a push by house republicans to cut off money for the president's health plan as part of a government funding bill. >>> 911 dispatchers in santa clara county are threatening to go on strike. now the county is trying to get a court order to keep...
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president obama calls off the summit with president putin, payback for giving asylum to n.s.a. leaker edward snowden. major garrett on the strained relations. u.s. drones take out more suspected terrorists in yemen as s e government there claims it has stopped planned attacks by al qaeda. bob orr has the latest. lalospora makes still more americans sick. dr. jon lapook reports the outbreak has exposed a gap in the technology needed to trace the source of dangerous diseases. and anthony mason with the man who had the right stuff to chronicle the civil rights movement. >> i was skinny, i was quick, i was fast. the cops couldn't catch me. . captioning sponsored by cbs captioning sponsored by this is the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley.
president obama calls off the summit with president putin, payback for giving asylum to n.s.a. leaker edward snowden. major garrett on the strained relations. u.s. drones take out more suspected terrorists in yemen as s e government there claims it has stopped planned attacks by al qaeda. bob orr has the latest. lalospora makes still more americans sick. dr. jon lapook reports the outbreak has exposed a gap in the technology needed to trace the source of dangerous diseases. and anthony mason...
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president obama has not made a final decision. the "new york times" reports a strike could occur as the united nations inspectors leave the country. >>> there is new talk of adding 200 more police officers in san jose. mayor chuck reed and city council member sam liccardo are backing that idea. the four-year plan includes filling current vacancies and adding 400 cops. it would be a shot in the arm for a department that lost officers in a long running pension dispute. >>> fire victims in fairfield want to know who should have trimmed the dry brush behind their homes? this grass fire that started along the freeway tuesday jumped into their neighborhood destroying 5 homes and damaging 10 more. homeowners met on marigold drive today demanding answers from the city but city leaders told them even they are not sure who is responsible for maintaining that land, the city or the state. the city says it's looking into it. >>> a fast-food walkout in dozens of cities around the country. why bay area workers are risking their jobs to take part
president obama has not made a final decision. the "new york times" reports a strike could occur as the united nations inspectors leave the country. >>> there is new talk of adding 200 more police officers in san jose. mayor chuck reed and city council member sam liccardo are backing that idea. the four-year plan includes filling current vacancies and adding 400 cops. it would be a shot in the arm for a department that lost officers in a long running pension dispute....
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. >>> president obama is offering to reform parts of those controversial nsa spying programs even though he says the spying is being done within the law. one change involves creating an independent attorney to challenge the government before the secret court that approves surveillance efforts. the president also wants more transparency overall. he plans to have an independent group of experts review the government's intelligence technologies and the president also voiced his opinion about nsa leaker edward snowden. >> i don't think mr. snowden was a patriot. as i said in my opening remarks, i called for a thorough review of our surveillance operations before mr. snowden made these leaks. my preference -- and i think the american people's preference -- would have been for a lawful orderly examination of these laws. >> on the same subject, we're learning top executives from bay area tech companies met with the president yesterday. representative from apple, google and at&t met at the white house to discuss their concerns about government surveillance and digital privacy. the tech companies
. >>> president obama is offering to reform parts of those controversial nsa spying programs even though he says the spying is being done within the law. one change involves creating an independent attorney to challenge the government before the secret court that approves surveillance efforts. the president also wants more transparency overall. he plans to have an independent group of experts review the government's intelligence technologies and the president also voiced his opinion...